In re the Probate of the Will of Satterlee
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Per curiam
Contestant, a sister of decedent, challenged the validity of the will in this case upon the grounds (1) that decedent did not possess testamentary capacity and (2) that the will was procured by the undue influence of proponent, her lawyer and virtual guardian, and a Dr. Hoffman, her doctor. Proponent is the principal beneficiary under the will, and it is alleged that he received the residuary estate upon an agreement with the testator to convey it thereafter to Dr. Hoffman.
Contestant’s objections were dismissed and the will admitted to probate by the Surrogate at the .conclusion of the…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- In Re the Probate of the Will of SmithNew York Court of Appeals · 1884
- Marx v. . McGlynnNew York Court of Appeals · 1882
- In re the Probate of the Last Will & Testament of AllawayAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1919
- In re Probate of the Last Will & Testament of GallupAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1899
- In re Proving the Last Will & Testament of WoodAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1937
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